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A Shot in the Dark: Still Chasing Light as a Blind Photographer
Hi, I’m Jefferson Davis, I’m a photographer. It still feels a little absurd saying that out loud sometimes, like confessing a quirky habit at an awkward support group meeting. “Hi, my name is Jefferson, and I’m a blind guy who insists on taking pictures.” But here I am, more than five decades into this wild ride on planet Earth, still hauling cameras around and clicking shutters, even as my vision fades. It all started way back when I was just one day old. I contracted spinal meningitis in the hospital, a brutal infection that nearly ended my story before it really began. I survived, but the damage was done. It…
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Snow Ice Walkabout Adventure: A Monday Encounter
Due to the snow and ice weekend before last and the cold temperatures that didn’t get above freezing for days, we haven’t been venturing out much. While I did work this past Friday and Saturday, I wasn’t able to go out for a walk last week. I need my walkabouts with coffee a couple times a week. As much as I love my wonderful wife, Deana, and our adorable 3 furry kids, I like to venture out as much as I can. We moved to Norman, OK a little over a month ago, but due to the time of year, I haven’t been able to venture all over the city…
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Why We Moved from Arizona to Norman, Oklahoma: A Personal Journey
After a year of searching for an affordable home in Arizona, a couple decided to relocate to Norman, Oklahoma. They found a charming three-bedroom house, embracing the community’s warmth and vibrancy. Despite challenges like homelessness, they appreciate the town's character and look forward to exploring local coffee shops and pursuing photography, their shared passion.
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Progressively Blind Photography
As someone on the cusp of complete blindness, I’ve found joy and frustration in equal measure within the vibrant online communities for the blind and visually impaired. Social media groups buzz with stories of adaptation, innovation, and triumphs over adversity, reminders that we are not defined by our lack of sight but rather our spirit. This morning, whilst scrolling through my feed, I stumbled upon a post from Blind New World that caught my attention. It linked to an article in Amateur Photographer titled, “How Can a blind photographer take such great photos? Find out here.” As a photographer who’s been chasing light and shadow for nearly 40 years, selling…
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Life’s Blind Illumination
If you’ve stumbled upon this little corner of the internet, thank you for being here. I’m just a guy who’s spent most of his life chasing light through a lens, and lately, that light has started to fade in ways I never quite imagined. This post isn’t meant to be a pity party or a grand manifesto, I’m no expert on resilience, just someone muddling through with a heart full of gratitude and a camera bag that’s gotten a bit lighter over the months. But writing has always been a quiet companion to my photography, a way to make sense of the frames I capture (or, these days, the ones…
